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Gasprojector
GX2
Manual 2.0
Stand Oktober 2017
Softwareversion 3.19
explo GmbH – Völkermarkterstrasse 240, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Österreich
wwww.explo.at
office@explo.at
+43(0)463/3224

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  • Page 1 Gasprojector Manual 2.0 Stand Oktober 2017 Softwareversion 3.19 explo GmbH – Völkermarkterstrasse 240, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Österreich wwww.explo.at office@explo.at +43(0)463/3224...
  • Page 2 PREAMBLE Dear Explo Customer, Please read through these sets of instructions carefully, before using your devices. It contains many Informations which are to help you getting to know your system. We ask you to follow the safety and usage notes carefully.
  • Page 3 The following manual describes the Gasprojector of the type GX2 230V and GX2 12V (+DMX). About the Gasprojector GX2 Function of the Gasprojector. Fields of use and possibilities. Description of the Gasprojector GX2 Build and components of the hardware. Usage of the Gasprojector GX2 Preparing the devices for a show Setting the dip switches of the GX2 12V.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    INDEX 1 ABout the Gasprojector GX2 ........................ 6 1.1 Function of the Gasprojectors ......................6 1.2 Fields of use and possibilities ......................6 2 Description of the Gasprojectors ......................7 2.1 Components of the GX2 12V ......................7 2.2 Components of the GX2 230V ....................... 8 2.2.1 Description of components ......................
  • Page 5 6.1 Generally ............................23 6.2 Igniting via DMX ........................... 23 6.3 Optical display ..........................25 6.4 Example DMX-Mode ........................25 6.4.1 1. Setting the dip switches ....................25 6.4.2 2. Connecting single components ..................26 6.4.3 3. Control ..........................27 7 Alternative Built: The GX2 liquid ......................

  • Page 6: About The Gasprojector Gx2

    1.1 FUNCTION OF THE GASPROJECTORS The Gasprojector GX2 is an effect device for the creation of straight flame effects of up to 6m height. The GX2 uses Propane/Buthane bottles as a fuel supply, and can also be used with Aerosolee cans by usage of the additional accessory "Aerosolee adapter".

  • Page 7: Description Of The Gasprojectors

    2 DESCRIPTION OF THE GASPROJECTORS 2.1 COMPONENTS OF THE GX2 12V Components of the GX2 12V Electrical ignition Solenoid valve and controller circuitry Connector for gas hose and stopcock Data socket and On/Off switch Charging socket and Lead acid battery...

  • Page 8: Components Of The Gx2 230V

    2.2 COMPONENTS OF THE GX2 230V Components of the GX2 230V Electrical ignition Solenoid valve Connector for gas hose and stopcock Controlling cable...

  • Page 9: Description Of Components

    2.2.1.4 CONTROLLER CABLE (GX2 230V) The Gasprojector GX2 230V features a standard 3m cable with a two-pin grounded plug (CEE 7/7). It is used to connect the GX2 230V to the needed supply of 230V. A slong as the voltage is given, the gasprojector will ignite.
  • Page 10 2.2.1.5 CONTROLLER CIRCUITRY The integrated electronic of the GX2 12V uses any ignition signals coming from outside and transmits and ignition or other commands to the ignition coil and the solenoid valve. A built in dip switch allows you to set a DMX channel (1-255) in DMX mode, or setting a standardized opening time for use with an RX-1K Gas.
  • Page 11 2.2.1.6 DATA SOCKETS AND ON/OFF SWITCH (GX2 12V) The front of the Gx2 12V features the data sockets, as well as the On/Off switch. The GX2 12V van be controlled via the data sockets. It is standard fit with connectors for the radio receiver RX- Mastermodule (In and Out).
  • Page 12 2.2.1.7 CHARGING SOCKET AND LEAD ACID BATTERY (GX2 12V) The GX2 12V is fitted with a separate charging socket on the left side of the device, to which a fitting charger can be mounted (we recommend an Optimate charger). The charger is not standard supplied with the GX2.
  • Page 13 Product Flame height Maximum shots Flame look usage Propane/Buthane 180 Shots / 1sec Opening time Fire balls and Flame pillars gaseous 280 Shots / 100ms Opening time Propane/Buthane not possible Gas nozzle, liquid Aerosole 140 Shots / 100ms Opening time Short, small Fire balls and Flame gaseous gaseous...

  • Page 14: Usage Of The Gasprojectors Gx2

    3 USAGE OF THE GASPROJECTORS GX2 3.1 PLANNING THE SHOW A successful show begins with careful planning. We recommend taking note of these factors: Checklist for planning Are Gasprojectors allowed at the location? Can the needed safety distances be kept? How many gasprojectors do I wish to use? What flame height do I wish to use? (selecting a nozzle!) Optional: Do I want to use aerosole cans or a gas bottle?

  • Page 15: Connecting The Gas Bottles

    Generally, the gasprojector must have enough distance to all living beings and objects, so that they may not be harmed or endangered using the device. The manufacturer recommends 3 meters in a radius, and 8 meters in height to all objects and persons (standard GX2 variant, outdoor nozzle liquid). However, please adhere to the safety distances as laid out by the local fire department.

  • Page 16: Controlling The Gx2 230V

    Green LED after switching the device on Shows that the projector is Steady light activated. 3.6 CONTROLLING THE GX2 230V Control of the GX2 230V is exclusively made via supllying the device with a voltage of 230VDC with the two-pin grounded plug. Simply put: Plug connected to socket > device ignited, plug disconnected > device doesn't ignite.

  • Page 17: Switching Off The Device (Only Gx2 12V)

    The opening time can be set on the dip switches. Further informations can be found in the description of the dip switches. An ignition trigger must be between 9 - 80 VDC (eg. Ignition of an EXPLO receiver. For the trigger, polarity need not be cared for).

  • Page 18: Taking Care Of Your Devices

    Should you use a gasprojector GX2 12V with integrated battery, charge it before and after every show, as well as every 2 months during storage. Lead acid batteries discharge during storage by themselves, which can lead to a damage of the battery, if not prevented with regular charging.

  • Page 19: Description Of The Dip Switch

    4 DESCRIPTION OF THE DIP SWITCH The integrated 10 step dip switch allows you to change different settings, such as the DMX channel or the opening time during mastermodule usage, before using the gasprojector. 5 DIPSCHALTER Switch is up: "ON" Switch is down: "OFF"...

  • Page 20: Explanation Of Dip Switches 1-8

    5.1 EXPLANATION OF DIP SWITCHES 1-8 Each of the 8 switched has its own (according to the binary system) value (see table below), which is added of the switch is set to "ON" (switch is in the upper position). The sum of all 8 switch values gives you the opening time, or the DMX channel.

  • Page 21: In Dmx-Mode

    5.1.2 IN DMX-MODE In DMX mode, the switches 1-8 are used to assign the DMX channel. Switch Value Example for DMX channel: Channel 14 should be set. Therefore the value of all switches must be 14. This sum is made by adding the values 2+4+8 = 14.
  • Page 22 5.1.2.1 SWITCH SETTINGS FOR THE FIRST 16 DMX CHANNELS: Channel Dip switches 1-8 Channel Dip switches 1-8...

  • Page 23: Description Of Dip Switch 9

    5.2 DESCRIPTION OF DIP SWITCH 9 Allows you to change between 1 channel mode and 2 channel mode in DMX mode. 5.2.1 1-CHANNEL-MODE (SWITCH SET TO ON) If dip switch 9 is set to "ON" in Dmx mode, only the starting channel will be used to control the projector.
  • Page 24 Slider value channel 2 Description (Opening time) 1-10 Not usable, safety zone Gasprojectorfunction: The values of this zone can be used to set the opening time. 11 - 200 Minimum: Value 11 = 20ms Maximum: Value 200 = 3800ms Gastorchfunction: 201 - 250 If the channel is in this zone, the device will ignite permanently, and will start a safety ignition every 5 seconds.

  • Page 25: Optical Display

    6.3 OPTICAL DISPLAY Colour coding … OFF Channel … ON … Safety zone Channel … Gasprojector function … Gastorch function 6.4 EXAMPLE DMX-MODE Example: We have a DMX mixing table and want to use the third slider to ignite a GX2. 6.4.1 1.

  • Page 26: Connecting Single Components

    Switch Value 1 + 2 = 3 (Sum of values = Adress) The adress can only be achieved by adding the values of 1 and 2 (green in the table above). These values are set to the switches 1 and 2. So to set adress 3 we need to set switch 1 and 2 to "ON", and switches 3 - 8 to "OFF".

  • Page 27: Control

    6.4.3 3. CONTROL After a successful set up, the gasprojector can be switched on and be controled from the DMX mixer. As preferred, channel 3 is our ignition channel, the following channel (channel 4) is thus the one used to set the opening time. Ignition channel 3 Opening time channel 4 Flash- button can also be used for ignitions!

  • Page 28: Alternative Built: The Gx2 Liquid

    Note Of course you can control multiple gasprojector with a mixer. Simply connect the DMX OUT of one gasprojector, with the DMX IN of the next one. If multiple devices are to be used with the same power supply (eg. charger), you also need to connect the Master OUT / charger sockets of the devices with the Master IN of the next device, and connect the power supply to the last one in the row.

  • Page 29: General Safety Notes

    2,5 Meters *) 2 Meters *) *) The distances mentioned aboive are only true for the use with EXPLO outdoor nozzles and indoor nozzles and are meant for distances towards flammable objects or audiences. Concerning non flammable materials and for actors / technicians, this safety distance can be reduced.

  • Page 30: Technical Data

    10 TECHNICAL DATA GX2 230V Measurements 260x260x390mm Weight 5,8kg Power Supply 230VAC Case Aluminium (Head from stainless steel) Gas connector Euro-Norm, 30mm Wrench width Fuel Propane / Buthane GX2 12 Measurements 260x260x390mm Weight 6,8kg Power Supply 12VDC Lead-acid-battery Stand-By 16 Hours (with one battery) Case Aluminium (Head from stainless steel) Gas connector...
  • Page 31 EN50081-1 Generic standard - Emitted interference (01.1992) EN61000-6-2 Generic standard - Proofing against interference (04.1999) This declaration is being handed in for the manufacturer Explo Zündtechnik Harald Kulterer Völkermarkter Straße 240 A-9020 Klagenfurt Harald Kulterer Völkermarkter Straße 240 A-9020 Klagenfurt Klagenfurt, on the 22.03.2017...
  • Page 32 Depth: 260 Height: 380 Mass: 5,9 kg This declaration is true for all devices built under these specifications. This declaration is handed in for the manufacturer Explo Zündtechnik Harald Kulterer Völkermarkter Straße 240 9020 Klagenfurt a.W Österreich Mr. Harald Kulterer Völkermarkter Straße 240 A-9020 Klagenfurt...

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